Account Director – Pharma Strategy & Contracting

The Cigna Group

Account Director handling pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships and contract execution at Cigna. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational goals.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeMontana, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $103,900 - $173,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships and leading contract negotiations, ensuring accurate implementation and compliance across departments. Proficient in critical thinking and timeline management to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contract NegotiationPharmaceutical Industry KnowledgeCritical ThinkingMicrosoft Office SuiteRelationship Management

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Hard Skills

Contract ReviewContract ExecutionInvoicingRebate ProcessingTimelines Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturerPBM IndustryCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

managing pharmaceutical manufacturer relationships
leading the contract review and execution process
collaborating closely with negotiators, leadership, and cross-functional teams
ensuring timely and accurate contract implementation, invoicing, and rebate processing
understanding how contract structures affect downstream teams
managing pharmaceutical relationships across multiple departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field
8+ years of relevant experience
minimum three years’ experience in negotiating contracts desired
strong critical thinking skills
ability to manage timelines to meet deadlines
must be willing to work a flexible schedule during peak volume
excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite skills
superior verbal and written communication
knowledge of the pharmaceutical and PBM industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, dental
well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays
leaves of absence